The May 9, 1968 rating decision reduced the veteran's special monthly compensation from a rate based on loss of use of both feet to a rate based on loss of use of one foot. The reduction was upheld as not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had improved mobility in his left lower extremity, warranting a reduction in special monthly compensation from an 'l' rate to a 'k' rate.
- Claimed conditions
- Quadriparesis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2001
- Citation
- 0120813
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